Canada currently has 112 cases of monkeypox virus infection, Canada’s Public Health Agency reported on Friday. Of these 112 cases, 98 were identified in Quebec, 9 in Ontario, 4 in Alberta and one case in British Columbia.
All of those infected were men between the ages of 20 and 63, most of whom reported having sex with other men, explained Canada’s Public Health Agency chief executive, Dr Theresa Tam.
However, the virus does not target a specific community and can affect anyone in society who comes in close contact with an infected person, Drs. Tam, who announced other cases to be confirmed in the coming days.
According to Mrs. Tam, they are The cases are related to the international outbreak and conducted analyzes to better understand the chains of transmission in the country.
However, nothing a comprehensive vaccination campaign is needed, said Mrs. Tam, which is more focused on prevention. On the other hand, it recommends giving a single dose of Imvamune vaccine to people at higher risk of infections.
The goal is to first protect immunocompromised people, pregnant women and children under 12 years of age.
More details to come
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